All Obituaries

Brenda Lee Maroni, 65, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023, at Selective Specialty Hospital, Wheeling.   She was born September 2, 1957, a daughter of the late James and Grace Denhart Kugler.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Sharon Barto.   Brenda is survived by her husband Tony Lynn Maroni Sr., son Tony (fiancé Michelle Sanders) Maroni Jr., Brothers: James Kugler, Bob Kugler, granddaughter: Rachel Ferrio; great-granddaughter Eden...

Joann Carol Warne, 76, of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.   She was born July 27, 1946, a daughter of the late John and Helen Case Kasper.   Joann was a former Travel Agent, enjoying many cruises with family and friends.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Bruce W. Kasper, and the father of her children Terry Remas.    Joann is survived by her daughters: Becky (Alex)...

David Shaun Gaffney, 56, of Adena, Ohio passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023, at home.   He was born December 6, 1966, a son of the late Edward and Roberta (Bobbie) Wells Gaffney.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Robin Roberts.   David was an electrician, a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Adena American Legion, Post #525.   David is survived by his son Sean Gaffney, sister Mariann (Chuck) Kubic, brothers: Edward (Karen)...

Thomas W. Spragg Sr., 93, formerly of Cadiz and Adena, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at Forest Hills Healthcare in St. Clairsville, OH.      He was born March 24, 1929, at the family farm house near Harrisville, Ohio, a son of the late Charles H. Spragg Sr. and Elizabeth (Griffith) Spragg.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Catherine (Shaw) Spragg; son, Thomas W. Spragg Jr; two brothers: Paul G. Spragg and Dr....

John E. Borkowski, age 83, of Kirtland Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on August 3, 1939, to John and Helen Borkowski in Piney Fork, Ohio. He worked at the Hanna Coal Pipeline and later, The Lincoln Electric Company, from which he retired. He was a certified welder, an auctioneer, a trapper, and avid hunter. He also restored classic cars and authored a book on Piney Fork genealogy. John will be dearly missed by his wife Betty...

Michael Allen Moreland, 29, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2023, at WVU Wheeling Hospital.   He was born May 4, 1993, a son of the late Allen West and Kimberly Moreland.   Michael is survived by his son, Zuvier “Zu” Moreland, brothers: Tyler West, John Moreland, several nieces and nephews.   Friends will be received Friday January 13, 2023, from 10:00 until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street,...

Robert “Bob” Walker was born and raised in eastern Ohio, the third of five children. During childhood, he often accompanied his father to coal processing plant construction sites, helped in the family hardware store, and enjoyed family hunting trips. He graduated from Adena High School in 1964 where he played the trumpet, basketball, and football.  He attended The Ohio State University for one year, and became a lifelong OSU football fan. After that year, he received an...

Frances Ann Walker was a world-renowned chemist, a wonderful mentor, well-respected  teacher, and a role model, especially for women, many of whom followed in her professional  footsteps. Ann, as her family, friends, students, and colleagues affectionately called her, was  born and raised in Adena, Ohio, the oldest of five siblings. She graduated from Adena High  School in 1958. She attended the College of Wooster where in addition to her studies, she played clarinet in...

Roberta Lee Kersey Pratt, 83, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 31, 2022, at Trinity West.   She was born August 7, 1939, in Hopedale, a daughter of the late Robert and Martha Parks Kersey.   Roberta enjoyed her 63 years of marriage to her late husband Robert Eugene Pratt Sr.  Together they raised six children in and around the Hopedale area.   In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughters: Brenda Porter,...

 Alan Lewis Siburt, 68, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022 at Wheeling WVU Hospital.   He was born July 10, 1954, a son of the late Dale and Betty Lewis Siburt.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Ron Siburt.   Alan is survived by his daughter Erica (Amanda) Siburt, a brother Thomas (Lori) Siburt, sisters: Pat (Scott) Taylor, Sue (Calvin)  Barringer, several nieces and nephews.   In keeping with...